Mainly eaten in Hungary.

Floating Islands

île flottante · pronounced: má-dár-tej

This madártej recipe is of French origin and combines a vanilla custard sauce with egg white meringue dumplings, so when served chilled it makes a light, creamy dessert.

95 min Medium 6 servings
Madártej recept: vaníliás tejsodó tojáshab-galuskákkal
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Ingredients

6 servings
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For the custard

For the meringue dumplings

Method

  1. Whisking the meringue

    Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, gradually adding the icing sugar as you go.

    5 min
  2. Shaping the dumplings

    Shape the meringue into dumplings using a spoon or your hands.

    3 min
  3. Poaching the dumplings

    Poach the dumplings in gently simmering milk for about two minutes, then turn them over and cook the other side.

    4 min
  4. Custard base

    Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and frothy, then add the vanilla.

    5 min
  5. Thickening

    Slowly whisk the base into the milk and thicken over a low heat, stirring constantly, but do not let it boil.

    8 min
  6. Chilling and serving

    Leave to cool, then serve cold with the meringue dumplings on top, decorated with almonds or caramel if you like.

    60 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 servings)1 servings
Energy1 140 kcal190 kcal
Fat47 g7,8 g
of which saturates23 g3,8 g
Carbohydrates126 g21 g
Protein53 g8,8 g
Fibre1,0 g0,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: powdered sugar, salt. Calculated with approximate data: vanilla bean. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

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Contains: milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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